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Monday, 6 May 1996
Page: 348


Mr CAMPBELL —This is not a matter which is covered by the standing orders; however, it goes to equity. You will notice that in the parliament there are 48 members of the Labor Party and five Independents. On that ratio, it would seem that the each of the Independents is entitled to at least one question every 10 questions. It does not appear that we are getting this. Would you have a look at the equity of this argument instead of adhering to the precedents that were set in different circumstances?


Mr SPEAKER —I have a paper from the five Independents which is getting a great deal of my personal attention at the moment. I hope to come up with a satisfactory solution to your problems later today or tomorrow.